HP 655A, 656X & 657X Toner Cartridges
Get reliable output from HP 655A, 656X, and 657X toner cartridges for your HP Enterprise printer. Select standard 655A units for everyday print loads or high-yield 656X and 657X options to extend replacement cycles. Third-party compatible cartridges are also available to reduce operational printing expenses. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with HP 655A, 656X & 657X Toner Cartridges
What to expect from each cartridge type
Standard 655A black cartridges yield 12,500 pages, while standard colour cartridges yield 10,500 pages. Upgrading to high-yield 656X or 657X units increases output up to 28,000 pages for black and 23,000 pages for colour, dropping your cost per page from 3.8 cents down to 2.5 cents. Yields follow ISO/IEC 19798 testing standards for colour laser printers.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 655A | Standard | Black | 12,500 | $0.038 |
| 655A | Standard | Cyan | 10,500 | $0.056 |
| 655A | Standard | Magenta | 10,500 | $0.056 |
| 655A | Standard | Yellow | 10,500 | $0.056 |
| 656X | High Yield | Black | 27,000 | $0.021 |
| 657X | High Yield | Black | 28,000 | $0.025 |
| 657X | High Yield | Cyan | 23,000 | $0.038 |
| 656X | High Yield | Cyan | 22,000 | $0.036 |
| 656X | High Yield | Magenta | 22,000 | $0.036 |
| 657X | High Yield | Magenta | 23,000 | $0.038 |
| 656X | High Yield | Yellow | 22,000 | $0.036 |
| 657X | High Yield | Yellow | 23,000 | $0.038 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
What to know about compatible cartridges
Compatible 655A cartridges lower black toner costs to 1.1 cents per page compared to 3.8 cents for genuine units. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read our genuine vs compatible cartridge comparison to see which option suits your workplace setup.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
If your office prints predominantly black documents, install 657X high-yield black cartridges while maintaining standard 655A colour toners to keep upfront cartridge costs balanced. High-volume departmental printing benefits most from all-high-yield 656X or 657X sets to prevent unnecessary printer downtime. Compatible cartridges include a 100% money-back guarantee. View our full returns policy for details. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. We ship directly from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our full range of HP toner cartridges.
Pro Tip
Ensure you match your printer model code before ordering 656X or 657X toners: M652 and M653 series printers take 656X high-yield cartridges, whereas MFP M681 and M682 series machines require 657X high-yield cartridges, even though all these models accept standard 655A cartridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard 655A and high-yield 656X or 657X toners in the same printer?
Yes, you can run a 656X or 657X high-yield black cartridge alongside standard 655A cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges. The printer tracks each toner level independently via the internal chip.
Why do M652/M653 printers use 656X high-yield cartridges while M681/M682 printers use 657X?
Although both series share the same print engine design, the physical housing dimensions and internal firmware keying differ between the single-function M652/M653 models and the multi-function M681/M682 models, preventing 656X and 657X cartridges from being interchanged across different printer model families.
Do these high-capacity HP Enterprise cartridges require separate drum unit replacements?
No, HP 655A, 656X, and 657X cartridges use an all-in-one design that includes the toner supply, imaging drum, and developer unit in a single piece, refreshing the imaging system every time a toner is replaced.
